Spending Increases as Americans Get Back to Normal
Americans are feeling optimistic that life is gradually getting back to normal. After living in crisis mode for more than
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Retail Import Surge Expected Through Summer
WASHINGTON – The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at
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Dodge Momentum Index Posts Gain in March
HAMILTON, N.J.–The Dodge Momentum Index moved 1.7% higher in March to 151.4 (2000=100) from the revised February reading of 148.8.
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One Year Later, Economy ‘Has Come a Long Way’
WASHINGTON – With more vaccines in arms, federal stimulus putting money into pockets and consumers shopping again, the U.S. economy
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Retail Groups Seek to Protect Current and Future Merchants
WASHINGTON –The nation’s two largest retail trade groups are asking to intervene in longstanding multidistrict class-action litigation brought by merchants
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Average Easter Spending Expected to be Highest on Record
WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend an average of $179.70 this Easter, the highest figure on record, according to results
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February Retail Sales Show Strong Year-Over-Year Growth
WASHINGTON – Retail sales gained considerable year-over-year traction in February – despite a monthly slowdown from unusually high numbers in January
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HomeImprovementRetailer’s Spring ’21 All Industry Show Preview Opens Strong!
With the coronavirus still causing cancellations of in-person events, with the hope of some returning this summer, many vendors, distributors,
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Ace Hardware To Help End Project Procrastination
Amid National Procrastination Week, Ace Hardware is offering special promotions to help customers put an end to their paint procrastination and
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Retailers Express Concern About OSHA Emergency Regulation Regarding COVID-19
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today expressed concern about a possible Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emergency temporary
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